USA Hockey National Team Development Program
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The National Team Development Program (NTDP) was started in 1996 by USA Hockey
as a way to identify elite ice hockey
players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
. The stated goal of the NTDP is "to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future
hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice." While enrolled in the NTDP, players stay with billet families and attend either Ann Arbor Huron High School or Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.
The Under-17 and Under-18 teams play games domestically against opponents in the United States Hockey League
(Under-17 and Under-18 teams) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(Under-18 team), as well as three international tournaments for each team. The NTDP teams have also competed in the North American Hockey League
in the past.
.
As of November 23, 2011.
As of November 23, 2011.
. This includes Patrick Kane
and Erik Johnson
, both of whom were drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft
. At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
, USNTDP alumni Patrick Kane and James Van Riemsdyk were selected 1st and 2nd overall respectively, marking the first time in NHL history in which American born players were selected with the top two picks. At the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
, 15 players with ties to the USNTDP were selected, including Jack Campbell
and Cam Fowler
.
USA Hockey
USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has...
as a way to identify elite ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
. The stated goal of the NTDP is "to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future
hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice." While enrolled in the NTDP, players stay with billet families and attend either Ann Arbor Huron High School or Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.
The Under-17 and Under-18 teams play games domestically against opponents in the United States Hockey League
United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
(Under-17 and Under-18 teams) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(Under-18 team), as well as three international tournaments for each team. The NTDP teams have also competed in the North American Hockey League
North American Hockey League
The North American Hockey League is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the United States and is enterting its 36th season in 2011-12. It is currently the only Junior A Tier II league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. The NAHL currently acts as an alternative to the United States Hockey League...
in the past.
Under-18 Team
The 2011–12 roster for the Under-18 team in the NTDP consists of players born in 1994. Players on the Under-18 team qualify for that year's NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
.
As of November 23, 2011.
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  |
Riley Barber | R | 5' 11" | 180 lbs. | Feb 7, 1994 | Livonia, Michigan Livonia, Michigan Livonia is a city in the northwest part of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Livonia is a very large suburb with an array of traditional neighborhoods connected to the metropolitan area by freeways. The population was 96,942 at the 2010 census, making it Michigan's 9th largest... |
Miami Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 26 | |
Andrew Copp | L | 6' 0" | 185 lbs. | Jul 8, 1994 | Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010... |
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| 19 |  |
Cameron Darcy | R | 6' 0" | 183 lbs. | Mar 2, 1994 | South Boston, Massachusetts South Boston, Massachusetts South Boston is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. One of America's oldest and most historic neighborhoods, South Boston was formerly known as Dorchester Neck, and today is called "Southie" by... |
Northeastern Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey The Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the Northeastern University. The Huskies are a member of Hockey East... |
| 14 |  |
Thomas Di Pauli | L | 5' 10" | 189 lbs. | Apr 29, 1994 | Woodridge, Illinois Woodridge, Illinois Woodridge is a suburb of Chicago, located primarily in DuPage County, Illinois with portions in Will County and Cook County. It uses the 630 and 331 area codes. The population was 30,934 at the 2000 census. A special census commissioned in 2003 put the population at 33,253... |
Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :... |
| 18 | |
Ryan Hartman | R | 5' 10" | 182 lbs. | Sep 20, 1994 | West Dundee, Illinois West Dundee, Illinois West Dundee is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,975 as of July 2008.West Dundee lies across the Fox River from East Dundee and Carpentersville.-Geography:West Dundee is located at .... |
Miami Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 17 |  |
Nicolas Kerdiles | L | 6' 1" | 194 lbs. | Jan 11, 1994 | Irvine, California Irvine, California Irvine is a suburban incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28, 1971, the city has a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census. However, the California... |
Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey The Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The team plays at the Kohl Center and is coached by former Badger and NHL player Mike Eaves... |
| 12 | |
Miles Koules | R | 5' 10" | 188 lbs. | Jun 25, 1994 | Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... |
North Dakota |
| 21 |  |
Matthew Lane | L | 5' 9" | 170 lbs. | Mar 15, 1994 | Rochester, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City... |
Boston University |
| 23 | |
Stefan Matteau | L | 6' 1" | 213 lbs. | Feb 23, 1994 | Chicago, Illinois | North Dakota |
| 11 | |
Nikolas Olsson | L | 5' 11" | 200 lbs. | Jun 14, 1994 | Escondido, California Escondido, California Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating... |
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| 9 |  |
Kyle Osterberg | L | 5' 7" | 179 lbs. | Sep 7, 1994 | Lakeville, Minnesota Lakeville, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 43,128 people, 13,609 households, and 11,526 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.4 people per square mile . There were 13,799 housing units at an average density of 381.5 per square mile... |
Minnesota–Duluth |
| 27 |  |
Quentin Shore | R | 6' 0" | 181 lbs. | May 25, 1994 | Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains... |
Denver Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... |
| 20 | |
Brendan Silk | R | 6' 2" | 181 lbs. | Jan 13, 1994 | Wakefield, Massachusetts Wakefield, Massachusetts -History:-Geography:The diagram above shows what is to the east, west, north, south, and other directions of the center of Wakefield. Towns with population above 25,000 are in bold italics.-Demographics:-Notable residents:... |
Boston College |
| 13 | |
Frankie Vatrano | L | 5' 10" | 206 lbs. | Mar 14, 1994 | East Longmeadow, Mass. East Longmeadow, Massachusetts As of the census of 2010, there were 16,187 people, 5,248 households, and 3,988 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,087.1 people per square mile . There were 5,363 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile... |
Boston College |
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | |
Connor Carrick | R | 5' 10" | 191 lbs. | Apr 13, 1994 | Orland Park, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois Orland Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; it also extends slightly into Will County. The population was 56,767 at the 2010 census. The office of the Assistant Village Manager, Ellen Baer, states that the Will County section of Orland Park is industrial while the Cook County... |
Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| 7 | |
Matt Grzelcyk | L | 5' 9" | 168 lbs. | Jan 5, 1994 | Charlestown, Massachusetts Charlestown, Massachusetts Charlestown is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is located on a peninsula north of downtown Boston. Charlestown was originally a separate town and the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony; it became a city in 1847 and was annexed by Boston on January 5, 1874... |
Boston University |
| 4 |  |
Seth Jones | R | 6' 3" | 200 lbs. | Oct 3, 1994 | Plano, Texas Plano, Texas Plano is a city in the state of Texas, located mostly within Collin County. The city's population was 259,841 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Texas and the 71st most populous city in the United States. Plano is located within the metropolitan area commonly referred to as... |
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| 10 | |
Patrick Sieloff | L | 6' 0" | 194 lbs. | May 15, 1994 | Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010... |
Miami Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 16 | |
Brady Skjei | L | 6' 2" | 200 lbs. | Mar 26, 1994 | Lakeville, Minnesota Lakeville, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 43,128 people, 13,609 households, and 11,526 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.4 people per square mile . There were 13,799 housing units at an average density of 381.5 per square mile... |
Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. They are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey... |
| 5 |  |
Gavin Stoick | R | 6' 3" | 215 lbs. | Jul 2, 1994 | Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States... |
Cornell Cornell Big Red men's ice hockey The Cornell Big Red men's ice hockey team represents Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, in NCAA Division I men's competition. Cornell is one of eight members of the academically prestigious Ivy League conference and the hockey team plays in the ECAC Hockey conference.The 1970 Cornell... |
| 8 | |
Jacob Trouba | R | 6' 2" | 191 lbs. | Feb 26, 1994 | Rochester, Minnesota Rochester, Minnesota Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the... |
Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| # | Player | Catches | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | |
Collin Olson | L | 6' 3" | 205 lbs. | Apr 4, 1994 | Apple Valley, Minnesota Apple Valley, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 45,527 people, 16,344 households, and 12,405 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,625.5 people per square mile . There were 16,536 housing units at an average density of 953.6 per square mile... |
Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 1 | |
Jared Rutledge | L | 5' 11" | 167 lbs. | Apr 18, 1994 | Chicago, Illinois | Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| Title | Staff member | Hometown | Tenure | Previous position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Danton Cole Danton Cole Danton E. Cole is a retired professional hockey player and current Head Coach at the USA Hockey Under 18 Developmental National Program, who played in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Chicago Blackhawks... |
Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ottawa Chief Pontiac, located within the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 59,515. It is the county seat of Oakland County... |
1st year | Head coach, USNTDP Under-17 Team |
| Assistant Coach | Matt Greason | Bridgton, Maine | 1st year | Assistant coach, USNTDP Under-17 Team |
| Assistant Coach | Tyler Eaves | Queensbury, New York Queensbury, New York Queensbury is a town in and the county seat of Warren County, New York, United States. The town is located in the southeastern part of the county. The population was 25,441 at the 2000 census. The town is named in honor of Queen Charlotte, the consort of George III of Great Britain and Ireland. It... |
1st year | Assistant coach, USNTDP Under-17 Team |
Under-17 Team
The 2011–12 roster for the Under-17 team in the NTDP consists of players born in 1995 or later.As of November 23, 2011.
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | |
Evan Allen | R | 5' 11" | 185 lbs. | Feb 3, 1995 | Sterling Heights, Michigan Sterling Heights, Michigan Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 129,699... |
Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| 49 | |
Connor Chatham | R | 6' 2" | 185 lbs. | Oct 30, 1995 | Belleville, Illinois Belleville, Illinois Belleville is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city has a population of 44,478. It is the eighth-most populated city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area and the most populated city south of Springfield in the state of Illinois. It is the county... |
Denver Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... |
| 77 | |
J.T. Compher | R | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | Apr 8, 1995 | Northbrook, Illinois Northbrook, Illinois Northbrook is a village located at the northern edge of Cook County, Illinois, which is also a North Shore suburb of Chicago. The population was 33,170 at the 2010 census.... |
Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| 61 | |
Dawson Cook | L | 6' 2" | 188 lbs. | Jun 15, 1995 | Cadillac, Michigan Cadillac, Michigan Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,000. The city is situated at the junction of US 131, M-55 and M-115... |
Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :... |
| 55 | |
Hudson Fasching | R | 6' 3" | 190 lbs. | Jul 28, 1995 | Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville is a city south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River... |
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| 51 |  |
John Hayden | R | 6' 2" | 185 lbs. | Feb 14, 1995 | Greenwich, Connecticut Greenwich, Connecticut Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ... |
Yale |
| 63 | |
Tyler Kelleher | R | 5' 6" | 147 lbs. | Jan 2, 1995 | Longmeadow, Massachusetts Longmeadow, Massachusetts As of the census of 2000, there were 15,633 people, 5,734 households, and 4,432 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 5,879 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.42% White, 0.69% African American, 0.05% Native American, 2.90%... |
New Hampshire New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey The New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of New Hampshire. The Wildcats are a member of Hockey East... |
| 72 | |
Kevin Labanc | R | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | Dec 12, 1995 | Staten Island, New York | Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :... |
| 95 | |
Anthony Louis | L | 5' 6" | 130 lbs. | Feb 10, 1995 | Winfield, Illinois Winfield, Illinois Winfield is an incorporated village located in Milton and Winfield Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,718 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 9,984 in 2008.... |
Miami Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 93 | |
Michael McCarron | R | 6' 5" | 220 lbs. | Mar 7, 1995 | Macomb, Michigan | Michigan State Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey The Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents Michigan State University . The team plays at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Michigan, on the MSU campus. The current head coach is Tom Anastos, who took over coaching duties on March 23, 2011,... |
| 43 | |
Tyler Motte | L | 5' 10" | 165 lbs. | Mar 10, 1995 | St. Clair, Michigan St. Clair, Michigan St. Clair is a city in St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,802 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the St. Clair River near the southeast corner of St. Clair Township.-Geography:... |
Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season... |
| 45 | |
Luke Voltin | L | 6' 0" | 175 lbs. | Apr 13, 1995 | Blaine, Minnesota Blaine, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 44,942 people, 15,898 households, and 12,177 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,330 people per square mile . There are 16,169 housing units at an average density of 477.6 per square mile... |
North Dakota |
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | |
Gage Ausmus | L | 6' 1" | 185 lbs. | Apr 22, 1995 | East Grand Forks, Minnesota East Grand Forks, Minnesota -K-12:The East Grand Forks School District enrolls over 1,000 students and operates two elementary schools , Central Middle School, and East Grand Forks Senior High School. There are also two private Christian schools. Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic elementary, middle, and high school... |
Denver Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... |
| 74 |  |
Will Butcher | L | 5' 11" | 175 lbs. | Jan 6, 1995 | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Sun Prairie is a city in Dane County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A suburb of Madison it is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2010 US Census estimates the city's population to be 29,364. It is the sixth-fastest growing city in Wisconsin, and the fastest-growing among cities... |
Denver Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... |
| 56 |  |
Connor Clifton | R | 5' 11" | 171 lbs. | Apr 28, 1995 | Matawan, New Jersey Matawan, New Jersey Matawan is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,810. The name "Matawan" comes from a Native American Lenape word.... |
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Trevor Hamilton | R | 6' 0" | 180 lbs. | Mar 17, 1995 | Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Grosse Pointe Farms is a suburban city bordering Detroit located in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It ranks as the 76th highest-income city in America. The population was 9,479 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Grosse Pointe on the west, Detroit on the north, Grosse Pointe Woods... |
Miami Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... |
| 44 | |
Clint Lewis | L | 6' 2" | 180 lbs. | Jan 12, 1995 | Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville is a city south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River... |
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| 52 | |
Steven Santini | R | 6' 2" | 205 lbs. | Mar 7, 1995 | Mahopac, New York Mahopac, New York Mahopac, New York, is a hamlet in the Town of Carmel in Putnam County, New York. An exurb of New York City some to the south, Mahopac is located on US Route 6 on the County's southern central border with Westchester County... |
Boston College |
| 41 | |
Scott Savage | L | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | Apr 11, 1995 | San Clemente, California San Clemente, California San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 63,522 at the 2010 census. Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish... |
Boston College |
| 48 |  |
Keaton Thompson | L | 6' 1" | 165 lbs. | Sep 14, 1995 | Devil's Lake, North Dakota | North Dakota |
| # | Player | Catches | Height | Weight | Birthday | Hometown | College commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 |  |
Curtis Frye | L | 6' 4" | 195 lbs. | Jul 25, 1995 | Northwood, New Hampshire Northwood, New Hampshire Northwood is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,241 at the 2010 census.-History:First settled in 1763, Northwood was incorporated on February 6, 1773 by Colonial Governor John Wentworth, when a large tract of land called "North Woods" was separated from... |
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Hunter Miska | L | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | Jul 7, 1995 | North Branch, Minnesota North Branch, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,023 people, 2,815 households, and 2,147 families residing in the city. The population density was 224.9 people per square mile . There were 2,900 housing units at an average density of 81.3 per square mile... |
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| Title | Staff member | Hometown | Tenure | Previous position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Don Granato Don Granato Don Granato is a former American ice hockey player. Granato was previously head coach of the Worcester IceCats and Chicago Wolves of the AHL He was also head coach of the Columbus Chill and Peoria Rivermen of the East Coast Hockey League... |
Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove is a village in Downers Grove and Lisle Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 48,724 at the 2000 census, with an official estimated population of 49,250 in 2008.-History:... |
1st year | Scout, Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... ) |
| Assistant Coach | Nick Fohr | Grand Forks, North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461... |
1st year | Director of Hockey Operations, Nebraska–Omaha (WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... ) |
| Assistant Coach | Matt Curley | Madrid, New York Madrid, New York Madrid is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,828 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Madrid in Spain.The Town of Madrid is in the northern part of the county, north of Canton.... |
1st year | Assistant coach, USNTDP Under-18 Team |
Notable alumni
As of the 2008–09 season, more than 45 NTDP alumni were playing in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. This includes Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane
Patrick Timothy Kane, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League . The Blackhawks selected him with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Minor and junior:Kane attended the St...
and Erik Johnson
Erik Johnson
Erik Robert Johnson is an American ice hockey defenseman playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League . He was formerly with the St Louis Blues. Johnson, the number one overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, was drafted by the Blues from the U.S...
, both of whom were drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
. At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2007 NHL Entry Draft
The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
, USNTDP alumni Patrick Kane and James Van Riemsdyk were selected 1st and 2nd overall respectively, marking the first time in NHL history in which American born players were selected with the top two picks. At the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
, 15 players with ties to the USNTDP were selected, including Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell (ice hockey)
Jack Campbell is an American ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Campbell was one of the top goaltenders eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, ranked second among North American goaltenders both in Central Scouting's midterm and final rankings...
and Cam Fowler
Cam Fowler
Cam Fowler is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He was selected twelfth overall by the Ducks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
.